Results 1,021-1,040 of 1,416 for speaker:Tony Gregory

Overseas Missions. (3 Nov 2005)

Tony Gregory: I thank the Minister for giving that commitment. It is important for the history of the Defence Forces that this significant incident is recorded accurately. Does the Minister feel that since this was the first major UN operation for the Defence Forces, with the largest single loss of life, the Irish State should demonstrate its respect for the men who participated in the mission by holding...

Overseas Missions. (3 Nov 2005)

Tony Gregory: Can the Minister reply?

Overseas Missions. (3 Nov 2005)

Tony Gregory: Question 5: To ask the Minister for Defence if he will have recent research on the Niemba ambush evaluated and the official record updated as appropriate; and if he will consider a special commemorative measure in view of the unique circumstances of the Congo mission. [32304/05]

Written Answers — Public Safety Regulation: Public Safety Regulation (2 Nov 2005)

Tony Gregory: Question 122: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the reason the Government has not acted on the main recommendation of the report, A Review of Public Safety in Ireland, which was commissioned by the Tánaiste and published in 2000, namely, the establishment of a statutory body, called the office of public safety regulation; his views on whether such an overall statutory...

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (2 Nov 2005)

Tony Gregory: Question 395: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the dietary allowance for diabetics who are old age pensioners; the reason this amount has not increased in more than 15 years; and if he will review this matter for categories of persons such as old age pensioners. [31883/05]

Written Answers — Courts Service: Courts Service (2 Nov 2005)

Tony Gregory: Question 486: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if it is his intention to increase the limits for claims before the Small Claims Court. [31525/05]

Written Answers — School Inspections: School Inspections (2 Nov 2005)

Tony Gregory: Question 529: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if she will make a statement on any issues of concern regarding a school (details supplied) in Dublin 7. [31524/05]

Written Answers — Traffic Fines: Traffic Fines (27 Oct 2005)

Tony Gregory: Question 252: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will request a report from the Garda authorities regarding the illegal parking of heavy goods vehicles (details supplied) in Dublin 1 on a nightly basis in the interest of public safety as they are a serious hazard to pedestrians. [31114/05]

Written Answers — Arts Plan: Arts Plan (26 Oct 2005)

Tony Gregory: Question 167: To ask the Minister for Finance, further to Question No. 374 of 18 October 2005, if the Office of Public Works will make available on loan an art work or sculpture to a community development centre (details supplied) in County Cavan. [30913/05]

Written Answers — Departmental Correspondence: Departmental Correspondence (26 Oct 2005)

Tony Gregory: Question 168: To ask the Minister for Finance the reason correspondence (details supplied) was not replied to by the Office of Public Works; if arrangements will be made to reply to same; and if the pilot project referred to will be given consideration. [30914/05]

Written Answers — Animal Diseases: Animal Diseases (26 Oct 2005)

Tony Gregory: Question 222: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food the steps being taken to prevent the importation of contaminated foodstuffs from countries vulnerable to bird flu; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30919/05]

Written Answers — Animal Diseases: Animal Diseases (26 Oct 2005)

Tony Gregory: Question 226: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food the steps being taken to prevent the importation of contaminated foodstuffs from countries vulnerable to bird flu; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30920/05]

Health Services: Motion (Resumed). (26 Oct 2005)

Tony Gregory: Earlier this year, when the Tánaiste was 100 days in office as Minister for Health and Children, the Independent Deputies tabled a motion similar to the one before the House tonight. At that time, nothing had changed. In particular, the chaos in accident and emergency departments was worse than it had been previously. After one year of ten-point plans and a range of promises and commitments,...

Criminal Justice Bill 2004: Second Stage (Resumed). (26 Oct 2005)

Tony Gregory: The Minister of State does not favour such orders.

Criminal Justice Bill 2004: Second Stage (Resumed). (26 Oct 2005)

Tony Gregory: The briefing material relating to the legislation presents it as "a comprehensive package of anti-crime measures which will enhance the powers of the Garda in the investigation and prosecution of offences and generally provide for improvements to the operation of the criminal justice system". Aspects of this anything but comprehensive Bill may be useful in that they will focus attention on...

Dublin-Monaghan Bombings. (26 Oct 2005)

Tony Gregory: Question 9: To ask the Taoiseach the position regarding the commission of inquiry into the Dublin-Monaghan bombings; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27899/05]

Written Answers — Hospital Procedures: Hospital Procedures (25 Oct 2005)

Tony Gregory: Question 290: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children further to Parliamentary Question No. 387 of 5 October 2004, his views on the reason the reply received from the Rotunda Hospital to the referenced question contained inaccurate and misleading information; the further reason the persons concerned were obliged to have the reply amended by means of an application made under...

Written Answers — Garda Investigations: Garda Investigations (25 Oct 2005)

Tony Gregory: Question 468: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kerry will be considered under the provisions of the new Garda Síochána Act 2005. [30090/05]

Written Answers — Overseas Missions: Overseas Missions (25 Oct 2005)

Tony Gregory: Question 581: To ask the Minister for Defence if the members of the Defence Forces killed in action at Niemba in the Congo were the first Irish soldiers to die in battle serving on a UN mission; if this is the largest single loss of life of Irish soldiers on UN duty; if this group was ill-equipped and ill-prepared for the jungle warfare that resulted in their deaths; if the Congo-Niemba war...

Written Answers — Traffic Management: Traffic Management (20 Oct 2005)

Tony Gregory: Question 116: To ask the Minister for Transport if his Department officials are familiar with the more successful traffic management schemes, park and ride options and match event day parking schemes for residents only, that are in place around major stadia in Britain and in Germany; if his Department can advise or assist local authorities and Dublin City Council in particular on such matters...